Tetanus Neonatorum Control in Krabi Province, 1990

Abstract

Tetanus neonatorum (TN) has been one of the serious health problems in Krabi. Epidemiological characteristics and the extent of this problem were assessed using 30 cluster sampling survey involving 210 women who gave birth to babies within “one year. Having identifed the causes and problems involved, TN prevention committees were established at all levels in the province. A project was proposed to vaccinate all fertile women age 1 5 - 44 years old. The project emphasised on convenience of acceptors and refreshing course for traditional midwives, using the hand-book of the Department of Health. After implementation, the projecthas drammatically decreased cases of Tetanus Neonatorum. Therefore it should be applied for the prevention of the disease in other proinces.